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McHenry

Illinois · 27,135 residents · 14.829 sq mi
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McHenry is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,004. Population has grown 26% since 2000. Median home value is $194,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,135
+26%since 2000
from 21,501 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,830 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 1,450 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+20%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K19K22K26K29K1990201020202024McHenry
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,004
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,759 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,090
+64%since 2000
from $23,272 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.6%
US avg: 10%
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$194,800
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $147,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,328
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $722 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
27.7% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−4%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(19,536)
Black0.3%(62)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(1,527)
Asian0.9%(191)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.4%(4,161)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(21,144)
Black1%(280)
Hispanic / Latino15.5%(4,200)
Asian1.8%(493)
Other1.3%(354)
Diversity Score42%(11,403)
Diversity Score
42
+117%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
+42%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 71.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.4%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
9.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−82.8 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McHenry, Illinois?

McHenry, Illinois has about 27,135 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McHenry, Illinois?

The typical household in McHenry, Illinois earns about $77,004 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McHenry, Illinois expensive?

In McHenry, Illinois, the median home is worth about $194,800, and the typical rent is about $1,328 a month.

How educated are people in McHenry, Illinois?

About 29.7% of adults age 25 and over in McHenry, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McHenry, Illinois?

About 7.4% of people in McHenry, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has McHenry, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, McHenry, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,958 residents, a change of about 68 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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